The world we once knew is definately changing

As we get older we never seem to look into the entertainment industry and think that one day an icon of our era would be gone.

In the past few days we have lost 3 major icons. As painful or contreversial as their last days with us may have been, I think it is important to reflect on the positive influences they had on our lives.

My prayers are with their children and families. In the end we can not choose our time, rather answer when we are called by God.

Michael Joseph Jackson

August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009

Ferrah Leni Fawcett
February 2, 1947 - June 25, 2009



Edward Leo Peter McMahon
March 6, 1923 - June 23, 2009

Bf's Reflecting

Late last night my BF and her hubby finished installing the wainscoting in their nursery. The little bundle is due in 4 weeks. Can't wait to see the finished product. Way to go guys, Blueberry [that's what we call the baby until they get here] is one lucky little person to have their parents work so hard to prepare their home for their arrival.

Another Kijiji Find

Found this gem on Kijiji last week. K and I are going to see it tonight. If all goes well, we will be taking it home with us. The best part is the owner had prepped it for painting but never got around to doing it.

I hope to paint it a creamy white, like the photo below, and add it to the corner of our bedroom for my laptop. The drawers will be new storage for accessories, purses, scarves etc. If it's the right height I might also get a ceramic garden stool to sit at. When not in use it will tuck to the side neatly.

How fun would it be to find some vibrant wallpaper like this and really give it a personal touch?

Sneak peak at the friends wall...

I've been told our group of friends is pretty large. I guess when you look at us all together we are quite big. There are a few people missing here, but for the most part this is us. This picture will definitely be making it on to the picture collage wall we are working on.

In other related reno news, the molding is up. Well 3 walls have crown and baseboard. Tonight we will trim the door and install the last few pieces of molding. Handy-Dad came over on the weekend and helped us install the shelves. We're in the home stretch now.

Framed under $30

Yesterday, K, my mom, sister and dad all went to HomeSense. Exactly what every father wants to do on Fathers day. He really didn't mind, he actually likes spending time with us, no matter what we are doing. K and I at one point found ourselves in frame glory! There was a shelf that had really neat frames for $1 - $3. The two large multi frames were $6 and $7 but the rest of the frames were a steal. They are a little beat up, but that's okay because K and I plan on painting and destressing them before we hang them up. Hopefully we can start tonight.

Friday inspiration for a master suite

Just some images curiosity of DecorPad. I know the master bedroom is painted and there is wallpaper on the wall behind the bed, but it just doesn't feel like a calm restful sanctuary. I've noticed that lately I've been drawn to this colour scheme of pale blue, cream and brown.

Our bed looks more like the one above, dark headboard and footboard.

I'm not thinking of changing the bed, but the side dresser is really making me think about getting the two dressers we got re stained and just cleaned up. I love the turquoise lamps too. I just can't seem to find any like it for a reasonable price.


Now this one got me thinking, what if we replaced the leather on the headboard with a warm oatmeal linen/woven? It would really lighten up the bed. Not to mention the dust that seems to accumulate on the leather would not be as noticeable. A quick vacuum would do the trick.



I love the wall panels in this one. Yes it's a lot of work, but I really think it would be great in a pale blue, with crown molding and cork floors [more on the cork floors later]

Good ol' Sarah Richardson. Such an inspiration. Even though our styles seem so different I always love what she does. I just noticed the picture above that inspired the headboard cover is the same room. Hey, that just goes to show, good design is good design.

This one is a little to traditional for me. However, I saw a similar secretary desk on Kijiji without the upper cabinet for $75! I think it would be perfect in the corner of the bedroom for my laptop and the drawers would be great for my scarves, purses, and accessories that are lost among the closet floor right now.

Don't worry K, I know the master bedroom is not an area of focus right now. I'm just bouncing ideas of the blog world.

Like K said yesterday, "Let's finish the almost done stuff on our list before we start anything new." The master bedroom will hopefully get done next spring when we install closet organizers. Oh and maybe 2 more pocket doors, wink wink.

Steak and Lobster

We started off today with breakfast before work at Cora's. Tonight we are having dinner at the usual spot, followed by a movie.

Every year for our anniversary K and I go back to The Keg. That's where he proposed to me. We got a gift card for Christmas and the following January he asked if I wanted to go.

Not suspecting anything we went and had a wonderful dinner. While we waited for dessert K reached across the table and held my hands. He talked about how happy he was and how great it was that our families got along and also accepted each of us. I still didn't suspect anything at this moment because K and I talk about how lucky we are all the time.

The next step however through me for a loop. K got out of our booth and down on one knee in the middle of the restaurant. Everyone started clapping and cheering. The next few minutes were a blur. Next thing I remember we are smiling at one another and looking at the ring he had just placed on my finger.

When we got in the car, we called our parents and our friends. Our best friends told us to go over to celebrate. We opened a bottle of champagne and toasted with them.

Just to show how much of a sap and pack rat I am, I still have the cork, the gift card holder, and the bill which our waitress wrote "Congratulations".

The best part of our anniversary dinner is that it falls right in the middle of The Keg's steak and lobster fest, so every year we get steak and lobster for dinner.


Happy 3rd Anniversary Kenrick - You bring meaning to my life.

Things you may not know about me

Chris over at Just Beachy posted about things you may not know about her. Which has encouraged this post today...

I would be more fashionable with the right body and wallet

Coach is my favorite!

I never seem to feel fulfilled in any job I have ever had.

I pick Pepsi over Coke ~ Absolutely!

I avoid malls I don’t like crowds, in fact I hate grocery stores too!

I avoid close fitting clothes, not the right “body type”

I love to bake, so relaxing and gratifying when a loved one bites into something I have made and says “Yummy”

I am NOT a basement person! Unless it’s a finished basement

I love taco bell FRIES SUPREME (doesn’t help the weight issue)

I keep all my magazines – I just started cataloguing only the pages I love. So hard to let them go.

I love being married and owning my own home

If I had the money I would buy an older home in the right part of town and reno it to the nines! ~ but I would hate to leave my house, I love it too much

I watch the HILLS and GOSSIP GIRL

I love PINK {the singer} [going to the concert in September]

Using a midwife and cloth diapers are both things I want to try

I want to own a cottage

Blogging was a great decision – I met such wonderful people

Copper sparkles too

Here is the tile that we will be using behind the toilet as an accent. The tile has flecks of copper that sparkle. The flecks pick up on the copper trim that is around the mirror we have. Hopefully tomorrow I will have pictures of a tiled wall to show you.

P.S - Thanks Adrian for offering to help us remove the toilet tank ;)

Well now isn't this helpful

First, turn off the water supply to the toilet. On modern plumbing fixtures there is a shut-off valve just under the tank. For older fixtures you will have to shut off the main water supply to the home.

With the water off, flush the toilet to remove most of the water from the tank. Use a sponge to remove the water that remains. Next, disconnect the water supply line to the tank using pliers or a wrench. While you're down there on the floor, you will notice that the tank is fastened to the bowl with two brass bolts in the bottom of the tank. Remove the nuts and washers on the bolts on the underside of the tank and remove the tank.

Be sure you have a soft surface ready to sit the tank on. The tank is a ceramic material that breaks easily. Repair the wall and replace the tank.

You will probably need two new tank bolts and a new tank gasket. Kits for toilet repairs are available at most home stores. Turn the water on, check for leaks and then flush twice.